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PREVIEW
Question 1
(a)The Act was adopted on 5 April 1996, assented to by the president on the 10 April1996, but it only commenced on 19 June
1996. EXPLAIN the difference between the dates of assent and commencement with reference to the provisions of section
13 of the interpretation Act 33 of 1957. (10)
(b)How should the purpose of the Act be determined? Make a list of at least threeinternal aids that can be consulted and give
an example of each from the text of the Act (where possible). (6)
DISTINCTION Footnotes and/or Bibliography
GUARANTEED!!! included. *
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, Question 1
(a)The Act was adopted on 5 April 1996, assented to by the president on the 10 April1996,
but it only commenced on 19 June 1996. EXPLAIN the difference between the dates of
assent and commencement with reference to the provisions of section 13 of the
interpretation Act 33 of 1957. (10)
(b)How should the purpose of the Act be determined? Make a list of at least threeinternal
aids that can be consulted and give an example of each from the text of the Act (where
possible). (6)
(c)IDENTIFY the long title of the act and explain why the long title is important
forstatutory interpretation. (6)
Question 2
(a)James was appointed by the President as a member of the Commission for aperiod of
six years. The Commission argued that in terms of section 5(1) it states that “members of
the Commission shall hold office for a period not exceeding five years”. Advise the
Commission on this argument by briefly explaining to him HOW peremptory provisions
differs from directory provisions, and WHETHER the appointment complied with the
statutory requirements (refer to at least two examples from the relevant case law). (10)
Question 3
(a)EXPLAIN the different methods of computation of time (specifically the ordinarycivil
method and with reference to relevant case law case law). (8)
Question 4
(a)Briefly discuss the impact of the interpretation clause of the Constitution (article39(2))
on the approach adopted by courts when interpreting statutes (refer to relevant case law
in your answer). (10)
Question 1
(a) Difference Between the Dates of Assent and Commencement with Reference to Section
13 of the Interpretation Act 33 of 1957:
PREVIEW
Question 1
(a)The Act was adopted on 5 April 1996, assented to by the president on the 10 April1996, but it only commenced on 19 June
1996. EXPLAIN the difference between the dates of assent and commencement with reference to the provisions of section
13 of the interpretation Act 33 of 1957. (10)
(b)How should the purpose of the Act be determined? Make a list of at least threeinternal aids that can be consulted and give
an example of each from the text of the Act (where possible). (6)
DISTINCTION Footnotes and/or Bibliography
GUARANTEED!!! included. *
Disclaimer
Extreme care has been used by our Tutors to draft this document, however the contents are provided “as is” without any representations or warranties,
express or implied. This document is to be used for comparison, research, and reference purposes ONLY. No part of this document may be reproduced,
resold, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission from the Author. By making use of this document, you agree to fully
accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document. – STUDY BUDDY TUTOR SA
PAST PAPERS & MEMOS, ASSIGNMENT MEMOS, NOTES, SUMMARIES & TUITIONS.
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, Question 1
(a)The Act was adopted on 5 April 1996, assented to by the president on the 10 April1996,
but it only commenced on 19 June 1996. EXPLAIN the difference between the dates of
assent and commencement with reference to the provisions of section 13 of the
interpretation Act 33 of 1957. (10)
(b)How should the purpose of the Act be determined? Make a list of at least threeinternal
aids that can be consulted and give an example of each from the text of the Act (where
possible). (6)
(c)IDENTIFY the long title of the act and explain why the long title is important
forstatutory interpretation. (6)
Question 2
(a)James was appointed by the President as a member of the Commission for aperiod of
six years. The Commission argued that in terms of section 5(1) it states that “members of
the Commission shall hold office for a period not exceeding five years”. Advise the
Commission on this argument by briefly explaining to him HOW peremptory provisions
differs from directory provisions, and WHETHER the appointment complied with the
statutory requirements (refer to at least two examples from the relevant case law). (10)
Question 3
(a)EXPLAIN the different methods of computation of time (specifically the ordinarycivil
method and with reference to relevant case law case law). (8)
Question 4
(a)Briefly discuss the impact of the interpretation clause of the Constitution (article39(2))
on the approach adopted by courts when interpreting statutes (refer to relevant case law
in your answer). (10)
Question 1
(a) Difference Between the Dates of Assent and Commencement with Reference to Section
13 of the Interpretation Act 33 of 1957:
